Black Angel

Black Angel is a strategic board game set in a dystopian future where Earth has become uninhabitable. In this game, players assume the roles of artificial intelligences (AIs) co-managing the Black Angel spacecraft, tasked with transporting humanity's genetic heritage to a new home planet, Spes. The game is designed for 1 to 4 players, ages 12 and up, with an average playtime of 60 to 120 minutes.

Key Features:

• Thematic Gameplay: Players collaborate to explore space, defend against the Ravagers, and develop new technologies through interactions with benevolent alien species. The goal is to accumulate the highest score by the time the Black Angel reaches Spes.
• Dice Placement Mechanic: The game utilizes a dice placement system where dice rolls determine the strength and frequency of actions players can take, adding a layer of strategy and unpredictability.
• Solo Play Option: Black Angel includes a solo variant, allowing a single player to experience the game's challenges independently.

Components:

• 1 game board depicting the Black Angel spacecraft.
• 4 player boards representing different AI factions.
• 7 double-sided space strips for modular setup.
• 1 Planet Spes tile and token.
• 1 Black Angel frigate figurine.
• 20 ship figurines.
• 64 robot figurines in player colors.
• 18 dice (6 of each color).
• 12 starting technology tiles in player colors.
• 48 technology tiles.
• 16 advanced technology tiles.
• 60 mission cards.
• 30 Ravager cards.
• 8 discs in player colors.
• 40 resources.
• 30 damage/debris cubes.
• 1 first player token.
• 12 solo cards for the solo variant.
• 4 player aids.
• 1 rulebook and appendix.

This game is ideal for players seeking a blend of strategic depth and thematic storytelling, offering a rich and immersive experience in a science fiction setting.